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Backstage before a Défilé. "Yohji Yamamoto strictly follows his inspiration and his vision when he chooses which pieces to include in a défilé.
He has a black belt in Karate and I feel that shows in the way he works: He takes all sorts of "blows", influences and energies from all around him and then passes them on in his very own concentrated and stripped-down way. " "The day before the show, Yohji Yamamoto selects the models that are to present his new collection.I love observing the moments when "the girls" slip into his clothing, when all the elegance and humble dignity that he has built into these dresses is coming out. "
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"I think Yohji truly respects and honors women. His clothing, it seems to me, can bring out the best and most beautiful sides of a person, once you start moving in it.You might only realize a particular aspect of yourself by wearing that particular dress by Yohji." "His staff is completely dedicated to their Master's vision. Quickly and silently, like busy bees, they work until it's all done.They're extremly professional, concentrated and effective. No personal "moods" seem to penetrate the atmosphere, no sign of someone being too tired, though a lot of them are in full jetlag. Sometimes it reminds me of a convent. But there's not a "serious" or "sad" atmosphere, in the contrary. You'd hear some whispering all the time, and some laughter." "The climax of the tension is right before Yohji sends the models out of the backstage area onto the stage. After that there is a big release. And a sweet smile. Done." |
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Donata Wenders
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